ELLIOT
Gender: male
Breed: Chihuahua
Age: 2 1/2 years
A happy and playful little dog, Elliot would do best in a home with another small dog. Elliot has heartworms, but the Humane Society of Flower Mound will pay for his treatment with their veterinarian. Heartworms are not contagious and are very treatable.
For more information on Elliot and Braveheart, contact the Humane Society of Flower Mound at 971-691-7387 or adopt@hsfm.org.

JASPER
Sex: male
Breed: Chihuahua mix
Age: 2 years old
Jasper loves to be held. He gets along with other dogs.
The Farmers Branch Animal Adoption Center is at 3727 Valley View Lane. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Adoption fees are $85, which includes sterilization, shots, testing and 30 days of pet insurance. For more information, call 972-919-8770.

PETUNIA
Sex: female
Breed: tortoiseshell mix
Age: 2 years old
Petunia loves to talk and be the center of attention.
The Farmers Branch Animal Adoption Center is at 3727 Valley View Lane. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Adoption fees are $85, which includes sterilization, shots, testing and 30 days of pet insurance. For more information, call 972-919-8770.

ALISSA
Breed: hound mix
Gender: female
Age: 11 months
Alissa is spayed and was rescued from another shelter. She is shorter than the average hound, but loves to play and swim. Alissa needs a home that will let her run around.
The DFW Humane Society is a nonprofit, no-kill animal welfare organization dedicated to giving homeless and unwanted pets a second chance through adoption. The facility is inside the Irving Animal Care campus at 4140 Valley View Lane in Irving. For more information and a complete list of pets, visit dfwhumane.com.

LARRY
Breed: domestic shorthair-white
Gender: male
Age: 2 years
Larry is a large, white neutered male. He was rescued from another shelter and has adjusted well. Larry likes to be talked to and snuggled with.
The DFW Humane Society is a nonprofit, no-kill animal welfare organization dedicated to giving homeless and unwanted pets a second chance through adoption. The facility is inside the Irving Animal Care campus at 4140 Valley View Lane in Irving. For more information and a complete list of pets, visit dfwhumane.com.

FINN
Breed: Domestic shorthair, black and white
Gender: male
Age: 5 months
Finn loves everyone and everything. He is fearless, so he tries to play with even the biggest of dogs. He tries to play with his foster mom’s senior cats, but will respect their space.
Coppell Humane Society

LADY
Breed: Jack Russell terrier
Gender: female
Age: 2 years
Lady was rescued from the country in Arkansas. Lady is a great little gal. She is very sweet and affectionate. She loves to play with her four- legged housemates. Lady will definitely add joy to any home.
Coppell Humane Society

BRAVEHEART
Gender: male
Breed: domestic medium hair
Age: 3 years
Braveheart is a playful cat who gets along well with kids and other animals. Braveheart is polydactyl and was born with a muscle disorder, but is able to run around just fine and has no special needs.
For more information on Elliot and Braveheart, contact the Humane Society of Flower Mound at 971-691-7387 or adopt@hsfm.org.

CHARLIE
Gender: male
Breed: domestic longhair
Age: 9 years
Charlie has been both an indoor and an outdoor cat, but his most recent home has kept him indoors most of the time.
For more information on Sonny and Charlie, and other adoptable pets, visit the Humane Society of Lewisville at hsltexas.org.

SONNY
Gender: male
Breed: domestic shorthair
Age: 2 years
Sonny was rescued from a feral colony whose caretaker recognized he was better suited for housecat life.
For more information on Sonny and Charlie, and other adoptable pets, visit the Humane Society of Lewisville at hsltexas.org.

BART
Age: 6 years
Gender: male
Breed: Chow Chow mix
Bart is 61 pounds, with a red coat and brown eyes. He enjoys going for walks and does well on a leash. He was surrendered to the SPCA of Texas on Sept. 27 because his previous owner passed away. He is heartworm positive, but his treatments are free to his new family at an area VCA Animal Hospital after he’s adopted. Bart is a V.I.P. (Very Important Pet) because he’s been waiting for his new, loving family for more than 30 days.
Bart and Sandie are waiting for you at the SPCA of Texas’ Russell H. Perry Animal Care Center, 8411 Stacy Road, McKinney. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Call 214-742-7722 or visit spca.org.

SANDIE
Age: 5 years
Gender: male
Breed: domestic shorthair
Sandie has a buff tabby coat that goes so well with his gold eyes. He was surrendered to the SPCA of Texas on Aug. 3 because his previous owner had too many animals. He is 17 pounds, gentle and has a relaxed attitude. Sandie enjoys lounging about, observing his surroundings and napping. His previous owner described him as “very loving and friendly.”
Bart and Sandie are waiting for you at the SPCA of Texas’ Russell H. Perry Animal Care Center, 8411 Stacy Road, McKinney. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Call 214-742-7722 or visit spca.org.

GLEN
Age: 3 years
Gender: male
Weight: 8.2 pounds
Breed: Chihuahua
Glen is quickly noticed by all visitors. He would make a perfect mate for anyone of any age. Glen gets along with other dogs but still needs work with housebreaking.
Second Chance SPCA, Plano

RACHEL
Age: 2 years
Gender: female
Weight: 6.03 pounds
Breed: domestic medium hair
Rachel is tolerant of other cats but prefers her own space to relax. She’s an independent gal who does well in her kennel and always uses the litter box.
Second Chance SPCA, Plano

BOGIE
Breed: domestic long-haired gray tabby
Age: 6 months
Sex: male
Bogie is a bit shy at first, but soon comes around. He purrs when petted and likes to hang out in his cat bed and relax. Bogie is waiting patiently for his forever home.
Teddy, Bogie and other adoptable animals are available through Take Me Home Pet Rescue. For more information, visit takemehomepetrescue.com or send an email to info@takemehomepetrescue.com.

TEDDY
Breed: Chow / Sharpei mix
Age: 4 months
Sex: male
Teddy is an inquisitive and good natured guy whose favorite thing to do is play tug of war with his four-legged foster buddies. He is an independent soul so he would be okay as an only dog. He is house trained, crate trained and working on leash training.
Teddy, Bogie and other adoptable animals are available through Take Me Home Pet Rescue. For more information, visit takemehomepetrescue.com or send an email to info@takemehomepetrescue.com.

JOY
Sex: female
Breed: terrier mix
Age: 5 years
ID: 29376
Joy enjoys walking on a leash. She’s house and crate-trained, but prefers a home without small children they make her nervous.
Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center, Dallas